Sky Television/Cable Television

People talk about Sky TV like it's sort sort of God or that's its the best thing ever going. Sure, it can be fun at times, but I find that it contains a lot of absolute rubbish.

Based on the basic package which does not include the film channels or the sports channels you have a lot of repeats from the BBC, terrible tv movies from America and a load of amateurish tosh. Sometimes there is a good film showing or a good series which ends up on domestic tv anyway.

The worst thing that i've found is when I put on a program that looks interesting, the adverts are showing. I then switch over to something else that looks interesting and the adverts are showing there too. Most of the time it seems that what you get is wall-to-wall adverts. Thats why BBC TV rules

House-sitting, Boredom and Drinking

This week I am house-sitting for a mate and at the same time I am looking after the two cats. I don't mind doing the house-sitting, but it's so very quiet here and to put it bluntly I am so bored, bored, bored. There is plenty to do like watching Sky TV, watching DVD's or listening to CD's. Trouble is, I cannot be bothered to do hardly any of that as it's just not the same as being in your own house, is it. I just say thank god he has got a computer, but I still don't feel comfortable.

Because the pub I used to go drinking in is around the corner from where I am staying, I decided to pay a visit (first time in just over a year due to L.O.F. (Lack of Funds) plus being bothered about having to travel such a distance).

I had a good night and some people were pleasantly suprised to see me. I paid dearly though. When I got back it took me ten minutes to get in and when I did I promptly fell asleep on the settee. When I awoke I felt sick and took myself off to the bathroom. I ended up asleep in the bed fully clothed and awoke about 11.30 a.m. with a stinker of a headache. Why do I put myself through so much agony?

What a Strange Summer This is!

Well summer is here, or is it. Looking out the window right now it looks downcast and when I went outside about half an hour ago it was quite cold. Maybe July will be when the heat comes on form.

The Football World Cup is on right now and England have got through to the last eight. Made a right pig's ear they did. For thirty minutes, I was up and down the edge of my seat shouting for another goal and egging them to keep possession. I don't know about professional, Gerrard and Lampard certainly weren't.

My brother and his family visited the Uk over the last ten days. I got to see him on three occasions and had a wonderful time in doing so as I also got to see my Niece. Shame they live four thousand miles away as it puts a stop to a quick visit. They have flown back today and I hope that they have a safe and comfortable journey.

Next year good weather, no visit and no world cup. A normal summer then.

Here Are a Couple of Pictures Taken When I Was Younger and Had a More Sound Mind.

I am the person with the specs on (age at the time 22 years young).

Star Trek

Enterprise is on tv today on Channel 4. It is the penultimate episode of the fourth series and in fact the penultimate episode of the entire series as it seems that there are to be no more. I find this quite sad in one respect, but in another way I think it is the right thing to do.

I have never been a hardcore Trekkie but have been watching the various Star Trek series on and off since 1969 and now feel that it is time to pull the plug. In a way it is disheartening for some fans, but to be brutually honest, this last series has not really been that good, just average.

R.I.P. Star Trek and people enjoy the re-runs and videos. You know in your hearts it is the right thing to do as carrying on with it is looking to the past and the series always talked about looking to the future.

Now when can I report on the penultimate episode of Coronation Street.